Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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461 ATLANTIC BLVD · ATLANTIC BEACH · Duval County · FL 32233

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3666517
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13523986
DBPR license2615741

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#8High Priority01B-28-5

High Priority – Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Greek dressing made with fresh minced garlic dated 3-6-2026. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from grill Sour cream (52F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 41F. Employee stated lid has been off of reach in cooler. Manager placed lid on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed House made ranch dressing in squeeze bottle on cook line held on Time As A Public Health Control without a time mark. Manager placed time mark on dry erase board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well located at entrance of kitchen Queso (122F – Hot Holding). Manager removed to reheat. Observed in steam well on cook line Queso (124F – Hot Holding); Baked beans (121F – Hot Holding). Manager will remove and reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled with mold like substance.

#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at employee handwashing sink located in room across from outside cookers. Manager replaced soap at handwashing station. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at soda storage area box of soda tonic stored on the floor. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in stand alone freezer located in room across from outside cookers.

#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wiping towel under cutting board located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
3 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.